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Toyota MR2

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T449 DCYMOT history

T449 DCY is a silver petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,261 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T449 DCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T449 DCY was last recorded at 120,261 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,241 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
3,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,261 miles
  • 2024 – 120,241 miles
  • 2023 – 119,424 miles
  • 2022 – 118,767 miles
  • 2021 – 118,140 miles
  • 2019 – 113,761 miles
  • 2018 – 106,664 miles
  • 2017 – 102,247 miles
  • 2016 – 95,224 miles
  • 2015 – 91,125 miles
  • 2014 – 85,792 miles
  • 2013 – 80,258 miles
  • 2012 – 75,660 miles
  • 2011 – 73,775 miles
  • 2010 – 71,562 miles
  • 2009 – 69,454 miles
  • 2008 – 67,069 miles
  • 2007 – 64,623 miles
  • 2006 – 62,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,261 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,261 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,261 miles
    Test number
    969924144576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,241 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    120,241 miles
    Test number
    630405057181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,424 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,424 miles
    Test number
    520865335656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,767 miles
    Test number
    284914962148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail118,767 miles (+627)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,767 miles
    Test number
    335347540750
    • MajorEmissions not tested readings way too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass118,140 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,140 miles
    Test number
    447199258797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,761 miles (+7,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,761 miles
    Test number
    231572591449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions requirements only just met. It would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair

  8. Pass106,664 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,664 miles
    Test number
    211596441166
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail106,658 miles (+4,411)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,658 miles
    Test number
    793387969911
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass102,247 miles (+7,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,247 miles
    Test number
    925930154585
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass95,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,224 miles
    Test number
    934445617243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,224 miles (+4,099)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,224 miles
    Test number
    105631147868
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake imbalance only just met front axle
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass91,125 miles (+46)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,125 miles
    Test number
    786583415133
    • Note1.filler on outer sills.

  14. Fail91,079 miles (+5,287)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,079 miles
    Test number
    445822615180
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Note1.filler on outer sills.

  15. Pass85,792 miles (+131)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,792 miles
    Test number
    276267504436
    • Note1.filler on outer sills.

  16. Fail85,661 miles (+5,403)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,661 miles
    Test number
    676994794032
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Note1.filler on outer sills.

  17. Pass80,258 miles (+4,598)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,258 miles
    Test number
    355459193071
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Note1.rear tyre walls perished.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass75,660 miles (+1,885)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,660 miles
    Test number
    479147902229
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass73,775 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,775 miles
    Test number
    436517611224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,562 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,562 miles
    Test number
    490617570223
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail71,562 miles (+2,108)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,562 miles
    Test number
    102697670215
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass69,454 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,454 miles
    Test number
    771962789226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,069 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,069 miles
    Test number
    632769188244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,623 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    64,623 miles
    Test number
    394083587296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass62,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,011 miles
    Test number
    191443686262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T449 DCY

Does T449 DCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T449 DCY is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T449 DCY?
The MOT on T449 DCY is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T449 DCY done?
T449 DCY was recorded at 120,261 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,005 miles a year.
Has T449 DCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T449 DCY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T449 DCY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T449 DCY find?
T449 DCY passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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